find (something) wanting

find (something) wanting

To discover or determine that someone or something is deficient in certain or overall requirements, expectations, or standards. The report found the government's stimulus plan wanting in several key areas.Though impressed by his application letter, the firm found his C.V. wanting.Mary was found wanting in basic social etiquette by her peers.

Sadly, for the past 20 years, we have been governed by politicians who have been found wanting and it truly is a time for change, in that the party that we elect at the next election has to put the British people first and our country second.

However, home captain Leigh Adams is rarely found wanting in such situations and he shepherded Korneliussen around for maximum points in heat 13, and the points were then made safe in the penultimate race as Klindt missed out for once.

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